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Close-up macro of a common wasp Vespula vulgaris, wings folded, resting on a surface

Wasp and hornet stings in summer 2026: figures, emergencies and the right reflexes

Summer 2026: 179,000 ER visits and 256 deaths over 10 years according to Anses. Who is most exposed, when to call 15, and how to have a nest removed safely.

Published on July 20, 2026 · 8 min read
Dorsal macro view of an adult bed bug Cimex lectularius, oval reddish-brown body

Bed bugs and hospitality: the "Bed Bugs Project" label launched in July 2026

Bureau Veritas, PROSANE and SEDCPL launch in July 2026 the first bed bug label for tourist accommodation. Criteria, audits, traveller impact.

Published on July 20, 2026 · 9 min read
Clustered harvest mite bites on the ankle and foot, small red spots

Harvest mites: the garden pest that ruins summer, and how to protect yourself

Harvest mites, or chiggers (Trombicula autumnalis): why bites surge in July-August, how to recognise and treat them, and how to protect your garden in 2026.

Published on July 17, 2026 · 5 min read
Close-up of an adult Ixodes ricinus tick seen from above, dark brown body and pale legs

Ticks and Lyme disease: why summer 2026 is a high-risk season

Climate warming, northward expansion, Tiques & Vous Week 2026: what ANSES, INRAE and Santé publique France say about Ixodes ricinus ticks, and the right reflexes to protect yourself.

Published on July 15, 2026 · 6 min read
Close-up of an oak processionary caterpillar covered in urticating hairs

Oak processionary caterpillar: the summer 2026 health risk

Stinging rashes, asthma attacks, dogs at risk: the oak processionary caterpillar (Thaumetopoea processionea) stays active until August. Here is the 2026 framework and the right reflexes to adopt.

Published on July 15, 2026 · 4 min read

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